G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070

#122

Radeon RX 580X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $60

113%

#123

GeForce GTX 690

MSRP: $999|Avg: $45

111%

#124

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $45

110%

#125

Radeon R9 270X

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

110%

#126

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $80

110%

#127

Radeon R9 380

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

108%

#128

GeForce RTX 2060

MSRP: $349|Avg: $120

106%

#129

Radeon R9 Fury X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $80

106%

#130

Radeon RX 460

MSRP: $110|Avg: $35

106%

#131

GeForce GTX Titan

MSRP: $999|Avg: $70

105%

#132

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

MSRP: $229|Avg: $110

104%

#133

GeForce GTX 1050

MSRP: $110|Avg: $45

101%

#134

GeForce GTX 950

MSRP: $159|Avg: $48

101%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

MSRP: $758|Avg: $160

100%

#136

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

100%

#137

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#138

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

MSRP: $649|Avg: $60

98%

#139

Radeon R9 380X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $58

95%

#140

GeForce GTX TITAN X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#141

GeForce GTX 1650

MSRP: $149|Avg: $75

95%

#142

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

MSRP: $499|Avg: $175

94%

#143

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

MSRP: $399|Avg: $160

93%

#144

Radeon R9 280X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

92%

#145

Radeon HD 7870

MSRP: $349|Avg: $45

92%

#146

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

88%

#147

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

MSRP: $140|Avg: $65

88%

#148

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

88%

#149

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

87%

#150

GeForce GTX 750

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

85%

#151

GeForce GTX 645

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

85%

#152

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 3070 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 3070 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere (2020−2025) architecture (codename: GA104), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5888 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 184 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 20.31 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1725 MHz from a base of 1500 MHz.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	22,172
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Ampere (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GA104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	8 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	5888
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	184
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1725 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1500 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	20.31 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	317.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count	17,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#63

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	448 GB/s
L1 Cache	5.8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 3070 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3070
NVIDIA Reflex	✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 8.6

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen, decoder: NVDEC 5th gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3070
HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors	3x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 7th gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC 5th gen
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 242mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 832g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3070
TDPPower consumption under load	220 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	650W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	242mm
Card Height	112mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	832g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $200 (MSRP: $499), the GeForce RTX 3070 delivers 111 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #63 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$200
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#63
Release Date	September 1 2020
Release Year	2020